Detroit, Michigan vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 8.3% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,006 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
356% more expensive in Richmond
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Detroit, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher